I remember we had a conversation about this topic. I think we’re both surprised it came already this year? But why not. He is a pure ciclismo at heart. I think we both see a certain someone else as a good favorite here for good reasons, but honestly, I like that Pog just doesn’t care, he’s also almost ridiculously strong now, reinventing how they even ride MSR now.
There are a few unknowns regarding PR to what extent at least, and hopefully, we get a few answers there. It also serves as a learning curve for future years and for his case more planning around it with clever methodologies and specific gain weight around it. If he’s ever going to stand atop, he needs the experience, in my eyes, he’s got nothing to lose. (aside from the risk of a brutal crash)